Traveling Wave Tube (TWT)

COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION #:    N0017824Q65662

Submitted by: Heather Hostinsky

NAICS Code:  334419

FSC/PSC Code:  5960

Anticipated Date to be published in SAM.gov:  12/20/2023

Anticipated Closing Date: 1/2/2024

Contracts POC Name:  Heather Hostinsky

Telephone#:  540-742-8882

Email Address:  heather.g.hostinsky.civ@us.navy.mil

Code and Description:  5960- Electron Tubes and Associated Hardware

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice.  This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.   

Synopsis/Solicitation N0017824Q6662 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ).  The synopsis/solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the Federal Acquisition Regulation as indicated in the attached SF1449.  The SF1449 form is being utilized to generate the applicable clauses from the Standard Procurement System. 

This requirement is not eligible for small business set-aside.

Material must be TAA compliant.

The Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) intends to award on a sole source basis to Communications & Power Industries LLC for the following manufactured product:  Part number VTG6229S1B, Traveling Wave Tube (TWT).  Communications & Power Industries LLC is located in Palo Alto, California.

The required product is currently in use and this is a direct replacement for the product.  Selection of an alternate brand would cause the Government to incur additional costs estimated at $420,000.00 and additional time estimated at well over 160 Direct Productive Person Hours (DPPH). This would cost the program an estimated additional 12 months and greatly increase the technical and programmatic risk to the sponsor, and cost in excess of $580,000.  The required product is exclusive to Communications & Power Industries LLC.

Please include shipping/freight cost to Dahlgren, VA 22448-5110.  Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) will be utilized for award in accordance with FAR Part 13.  The order shall be firm fixed price.  

All responsible offerors must submit, with its offer, the representation required in paragraph (c) of FAR solicitation provision 52.212-3. Offerors must complete the following representations when the resulting contract is for supplies to be delivered or services to be performed in the United States or its outlying areas, or when the contracting officer has applied FAR Part 19. All offerors may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by the agency.  The completion and submission to the Government of an offer shall indicate the Offeror’s unconditional agreement to the terms and conditions in this solicitation. Offers may be rejected if an exception to the terms or conditions set forth in this solicitation is taken.

At time of proposal submission please submit any historical data and published pricing.  Award will be made based on Lowest Price Technically Acceptable.

In order to be eligible for award, firms must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).  Offerors may obtain information on registration in SAM by calling 866-606-8220, or via the Internet at https://www.sam.gov.

Quote is due 2 January 2024, no later than 12:00 p.m. EST with an anticipated award date by 2 February 2024.  Questions and responses regarding this synopsis/solicitation may be submitted by e-mail to @us.navy.mil  to the RFQ closing.  Please be sure to include Synopsis/Solicitation Number N0017823Q6662 in the subject line.

Attachments –

-SF1449: Solicitation for Commercial Items

- Deliverables List